About

This is a blog about being a stranger in a strange land. In this case, the stranger is an American who has relocated to the UK for job reasons. The blog is about the adventures that arise when trying to decipher daily life in this strange land.

25 responses to “About”

I do apologise for writing this comment here (you can delete it after you’ve read, it if you like) — but you don’t appear to have any contact details.

This is just a note wondering if you’d be interested in helping us out on our new London forum. We already have a busy website, but we’re trying to build up the brand-new forum from scratch – and we’re thinking that the best way to go about it is to try to attract people just like yourself, who are obviously already interested in the daily life, and goings-on of our city.

We discuss all aspects of the city at our site, from what it’s like to live there, to it’s history, sightseeing attractions, and UK and world politics.

We have next to no members at the moment, but are happy to reward those people who help us build up the posts by giving them an interest in it – by making them forum leaders, for example.

I caught your blog off of the recent comment you left on “not wrong”‘s blog. I love your blog and will definitely start to read you.
I’ve been here for 14 years and I’m still trying to get to grips with this bloody country.
You can check out my travails of expat life here on my blog listed above.

Hi, I’d like to send you a review copy of a book I am working on called Britannia in Brief: The Scoop on All Things British. Written by the American Leslie Banker and her Brit husband William Mullins, it is a funny and informative guide for Americans who love a Brit, or who have a love for all things British. If you provide an e-mail address, I can send you more info. If you provide a snail mail address I’d be happy to send along a copy of the book. Thanks!–Meg Walker

NFAH — I just wanted to tell you how much I love your blog and appreciate your frank and delightful insights into your time abroad. It is an honor to get a glimpse into the fun times and struggles you’ve shared. I love that you have such a human perspective and write from the heart. Keep it up!

I ended up on this site while trying to find out if they have “Yank shops” over here like we have Brit shops in the US. Thanksgiving is coming and I get homesick pangs at this time of year. I miss pumpkin pie and Cool-Whip and eggnog (not from a recipe but the kind you get in the milk section in American supermarkets.) I am enjoying your blog and have learned things that I have wondered about. Thank you!

Hi there I’m an expat here, but not only am I not from around here I’m not from this hemisphere. Yup I hail from New Zealand and I chose to come and live here. I swapped beaches for blighty, and vegemite for marmite. I blog as @vegemitevix Love your blog, will bookmark it.

I couldn’t find any contact information so I decided to leave a comment here.

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Great blog – I can’t even remember how I found it, but I’ve spent the last two weeks eeking out time to read it from start to the most recent post. Best wishes for personal fulfillment and professional success! As long as you write, I’ll be reading. Thanks for blogging!

I stumbled upon your blog while casting the television series House Hunters International. Would you be interested in sharing your story with House Hunters International?

Here is a brief description of our show:
Our hit show is looking for energetic individuals, couples and families to share their story about moving abroad. Participating in our show is a lot of fun and a great way to document your exciting search for a home and new life abroad. We are looking for people that have relocated any place in the world except North America.

I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy reading your blog. To show my appreciation, I wanted to pass on the Highly Esteemed Versatile Blogger award to you.
Congratulations, and here is a link to my post about the award if you are interested…http://expatlogue.wordpress.com/2011/10/17/versatile-me/

Hi there. great to see so many expats blogging…
Perhaps you can write something about expatmapper.com
I’ve made this site especially for expats (which I am myself as well) and it could be also interesting for you. Just contact me if you have any questions or feedback. Kind regards. Jan